Now in its 26th year, the Players Choice Awards annually honours the outstanding player, rookie, pitcher and comeback player in each league, as well as an overall Player of the Year and Marvin Miller Man of the Year awards, which are selected by players in both leagues.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo took out the Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award, which is given to the player "who inspires others through his on-field performances and contributions to his community".